Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Saadiyat Island
Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island
Ottoman beachfront playground
Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$$
Outside the door
The brand
RixosOttoman beachfront playground
Ottoman palace grandeur meets lively island life, with symmetrical courtyards, turquoise jewel tones, and a wide private beach along the Arabian Gulf.
“The property combines expansive gardens, lagoon-style pools and uninterrupted gulf views, creating a self-contained escape just beyond the capital’s core.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Anjana Spa features authentic Turkish hammam rituals alongside Saadiyat's only snow room.
Remarkable
A dedicated wave pool and eleven all-inclusive venues frame the private beachfront.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Forbes Travel Guide.
From swim-up bars to live music, a kids club to a waterpark, Abu Dhabi’s Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island has more than enough to keep the whole family entertained.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The resort sits along Saadiyat Island's protected white sand coast, just minutes away from the domed galleries of Louvre Abu Dhabi.
The rooms
Mosaic-tiled walls and polished marble floors open onto private balconies, while private villas add dedicated butler service and personal pools.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The expansive lagoon pool is lined with palms, centering on a shaded swim-up bar that serves drinks all day.
The spa
Deep blue relaxation lounges and jewel-toned treatment rooms host botanical body wraps and restorative massages.
The hammam
Traditional scrub rituals unfold around a heated marble belly stone, followed by cold contrast sessions in the snow room.
Restaurant
Turquoise
Live cooking stations anchor this grand colonnade hall, which spills out onto a garden terrace for breakfast and dinner.
At the table
Evenings shift between teppanyaki grills at Aja, Turkish feasts under crystal chandeliers, and cocktails along a glowing onyx counter.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.